The Great Lakes Maritime Academy

and Northwestern Michigan College with support from the United States Maritime Administration host the

2017 Women on the Water Conference

October 26–28, 2017, Great Lakes Campus

Welcome to the ninth annual Women on the Water Conference hosted by the Great Lakes Maritime Academy in partnership with the Maritime Administration. Cadets, regardless of gender, are invited to participate from all six state maritime academies, the Federal Academy as well as our neighbors to the North, Georgian Maritime College at little or no cost. The purpose of the conference is to provide cadets an opportunity to learn from professional mariners and industry representatives as well as maritime professional development speakers. There will also be time and activities to foster camaraderie and networking with their peers.

For more information, contact:

Lodging:

Holiday Inn Resort - West Bay Beach (Walking distance, just west of the Academy): Phone: (231) 947-3700. Please ask for the "Women on the Water" rate by September 26 to secure the $119.95 (plus tax) rate. Complimentary airport shuttle available, available 24 hours. Website: westbaybeachresorttraversecity.com

Bayshore Resort (walking distance, just east of the Academy): Phone: (231) 935-4400. Please ask for the "Women on the Water" group block rates by Sept. 26 to secure the $89.00 (plus tax) rate. Complimentary airport shuttle available between 0800 and 1700. Website: bayshore-resort.com

Park Place Hotel (located downtown, about five blocks away): Phone: (231) 946-5000. Based on availability and must book by Sept. 25. Rates: $109.95 for Sunday–Thursday nights and $259.95 for Friday and Saturday nights. Please indicate you are attending the Women on the Water Conference. Website: park-place-hotel.com